Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 587 · 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 respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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