Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 319 · 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? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
24. 24.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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