Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 886 · 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.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 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
8. 8.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
13. 13.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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