Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 556 · 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: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 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

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