Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 466 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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