Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 924 · 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? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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