Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 316 · 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: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
40. 40.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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