Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 305 · 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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
35. 35.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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