Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 602 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (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: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
17. 17.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False

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