Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 458 · 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) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
10. 10.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 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
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 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
21. 21.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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