Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 176 · 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 aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 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
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True

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