Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 318 · 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. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.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
7. 7.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
37. 37.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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