Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 83 · 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: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 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
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True

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