Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 229 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Kind but firm): Assertive: “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.”, “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” Passive: agreeing while you disagree, letting others push ahead and saying nothing. Aggressive: insults, threats, shoving, “Get off the swing. NOW.” Polite disagreement: “I respectfully disagree.”, “Can we look at another idea too?” Rude: “You’re totally wrong.”, “Just stop talking.” Saying no to something wrong: a clear no, then tell an adult if needed.

1. 1.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
4. 4.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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