Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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