Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 22 · 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: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
5. 5.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
37. 37.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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