Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 983 · 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: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
10. 10.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🙅 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!”
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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