Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 605 · 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? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False

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