Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 444 · 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? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
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? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 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
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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