Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 38 · 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.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day

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