Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 606 · 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? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🍬 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
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False

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