Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 178 · 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.🙅 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!”
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.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
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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 aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
36. 36.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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