Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 292 · 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: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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