Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 298 · 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: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 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
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.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
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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