Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 634 · 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) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🙅 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.”
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
18. 18.🤝 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
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.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
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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