Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 435 · 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. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.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
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True

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