Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 283 · 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? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
10. 10.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
12. 12.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False

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