Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 643 · 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: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.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
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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