Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 484 · 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) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🍬 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
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False

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