Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 903 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🍬 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
25. 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.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
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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