Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 289 · 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.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
22. 22.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True

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