Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 779 · 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? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
15. 15.🦁 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
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🙅 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.”
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True

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