Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 978 · 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: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
4. 4.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🍬 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
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
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: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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