Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 468 · 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 aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
31. 31.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
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True

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