Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 53 · 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 understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
29. 29.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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