Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 441 · 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? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 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
18. 18.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
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 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
35. 35.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🍬 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
39. 39.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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