Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 621 · 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? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🍬 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
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
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.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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