Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 471 · 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: “I respectfully disagree.” 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.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 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
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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