Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 257 · 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) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 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
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False

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