Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 288 · 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? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
29. 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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