Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 558 · 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: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.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
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False

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