Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 254 · 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? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 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
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.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
14. 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk

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