Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 397 · 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) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
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.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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