Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 975 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
2. 2.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 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
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
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: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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