Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 287 · 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? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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