Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 917 · 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 rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🙅 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!”
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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