Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 591 · 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: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🍬 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
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False

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