Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 39 · 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? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🤝 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
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True

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