Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 828 · 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. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🦁 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
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly

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