Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 489 · 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? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 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
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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