Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 194 · 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 aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
18. 18.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
25. 25.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 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
31. 31.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 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
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True

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