Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 948 · 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) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
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) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
5. 5.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False

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