Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 718 · 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 assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
10. 10.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude 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? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False

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