Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 641 · 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.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🙅 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.”
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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