Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 42 · 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? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
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: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
39. 39.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True

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