Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 769 · 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? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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