Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 775 · 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? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
14. 14.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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