Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 683 · 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: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🍬 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
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.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
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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