Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 611 · 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? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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