Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 930 · 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? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.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
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🙅 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!”
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False

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