Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 311 · 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) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🍬 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) hit him (d) hide in class
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🙅 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!”
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.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
32. 32.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
39. 39.🦁 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
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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