Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 934 · 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? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🙅 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.”
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.🦁 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
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🍬 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
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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