Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 766 · 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: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🍬 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
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
17. 17.🤝 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
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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