Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 331 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.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
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False

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