Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 768 · 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? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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