Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 175 · 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 see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 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
5. 5.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest

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