Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 723 · 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: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False

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