Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 780 · 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? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (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) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 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
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🍬 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
13. 13.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 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
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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