Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 638 · 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? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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