Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 333 · 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? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
13. 13.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 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
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.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
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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