Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 199 · 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? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.🍬 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
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite 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) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True

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