Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 233 · 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.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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