Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 601 · 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? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
29. 29.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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