Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 101 · 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) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
19. 19.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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