Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 642 · 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.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
4. 4.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🍬 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
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
13. 13.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False

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