Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 431 · 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? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🙅 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.”
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
35. 35.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
38. 38.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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