Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 874 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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