Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 944 · 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? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 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
9. 9.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.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
26. 26.🍬 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
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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