Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 445 · 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: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
15. 15.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🙅 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.”
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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