Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 255 · 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) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.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
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
28. 28.🍬 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
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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