Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 429 · 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 passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
12. 12.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.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
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False

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