Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 436 · 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? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
4. 4.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 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
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.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
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 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
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True

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