Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 348 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
32. 32.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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