Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 362 · 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? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 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
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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