Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 940 · 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.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
7. 7.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 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
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True

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