Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 13 · 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.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 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
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🍬 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
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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