Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 908 · 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: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 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
9. 9.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🍬 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
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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