Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 285 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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