Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 116 · 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: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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