Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 251 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
2. 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
30. 30.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.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
38. 38.🦁 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
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False

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