Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 353 · 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? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.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

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