Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 377 · 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: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
7. 7.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🍬 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
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 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
25. 25.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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