Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 212 · 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 aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
28. 28.🦁 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
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.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
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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