Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 883 · 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? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
34. 34.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False

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