Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 491 · 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? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
25. 25.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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