Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 306 · 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) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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