Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 904 · 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.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
28. 28.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False

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