Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 452 · 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 respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
11. 11.🍬 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
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 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
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 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
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”

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