Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 925 · 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? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🤝 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
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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