Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 603 · 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? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🍬 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
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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