Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 463 · 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.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
6. 6.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.🙅 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!”
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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