Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 502 · 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 respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.🙅 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.”

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