Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 299 · 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: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 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
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
10. 10.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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