Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 551 · 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: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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