Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 783 · 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? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.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
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False

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