Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 314 · 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: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
21. 21.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🍬 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
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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