Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 204 · 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: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
19. 19.🦁 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
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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