Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 153 · 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) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
7. 7.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (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) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk

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