Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 666 · 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? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False

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