Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 448 · 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? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly

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