Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 464 · 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: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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