Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 327 · 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 see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 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
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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