Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 420 · 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 aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
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? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
24. 24.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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