Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 572 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
38. 38.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False

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