Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 312 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🙅 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.”
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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