Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 272 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
19. 19.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
33. 33.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
37. 37.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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