Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 922 · 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? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🍬 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
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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