Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 290 · 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: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🙅 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.”
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 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
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (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? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.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
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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