Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 317 · 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 passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🙅 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
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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