Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 221 · 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? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
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? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”

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