Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 426 · 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. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 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
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🍬 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
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest

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