Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 454 · 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? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
27. 27.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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