Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 291 · 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? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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