Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 372 · 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) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (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? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🍬 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
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (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: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
32. 32.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True

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