Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 209 · 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? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
11. 11.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
13. 13.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True

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