Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 814 · 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 aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
13. 13.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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