Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 614 · 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.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🦁 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
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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