Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 92 · 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: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 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
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.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
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”

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