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Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 599 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
  2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
  3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
  4. 4.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
  6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
  8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
  9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
  11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
  12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
  13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
  14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
  15. 15.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
  16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
  17. 17.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
  18. 18.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
  19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
  20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
  21. 21.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
  22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
  23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
  24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
  25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
  26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
  27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
  30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
  31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
  34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
  36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
  38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
  39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
  40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

Answer key

  1. polite disagreement
  2. “No, but I can explain.”
  3. polite disagreement
  4. False
  5. False
  6. False
  7. True
  8. rude disagreement
  9. False
  10. honest and respectful
  11. rude disagreement
  12. True
  13. passive
  14. assertive
  15. True
  16. aggressive
  17. True
  18. True
  19. rude disagreement
  20. passive
  21. aggressive
  22. False
  23. polite disagreement
  24. share your view kindly
  25. assertive
  26. True
  27. True
  28. True
  29. assertive
  30. rude disagreement
  31. True
  32. False
  33. True
  34. False
  35. True
  36. False
  37. assertive
  38. False
  39. aggressive
  40. True

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