Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 310 · 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? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.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
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
28. 28.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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