Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 344 · 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? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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