Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 772 · 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? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.🦁 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

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