Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 203 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 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
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🍬 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
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True

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