Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 151 · 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? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🍬 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
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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