Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 920 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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