Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 970 · 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? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.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
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🍬 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
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False

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