Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 750 · 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? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
12. 12.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
13. 13.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (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: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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