Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 729 · 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: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.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
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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