Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 598 · 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? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True

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