Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 412 · 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? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
9. 9.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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