Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 274 · 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: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
7. 7.🤝 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
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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