Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 748 · 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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
15. 15.🤝 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
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
26. 26.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
29. 29.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite 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: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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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