Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 74 · 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: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 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
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🍬 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
33. 33.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
34. 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True

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