Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 279 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
37. 37.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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