Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 349 · 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? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 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
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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