Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 447 · 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: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🤝 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
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
9. 9.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 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
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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