Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 413 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True

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