Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 398 · 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) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
22. 22.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False

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