Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 112 · 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.🦁 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
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
6. 6.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
18. 18.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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