Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 967 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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