Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 295 · 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 respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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