Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 968 · 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: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🦁 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
34. 34.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True

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