Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 624 · 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: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 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
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
21. 21.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
27. 27.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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