Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 270 · 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? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.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
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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