Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 5 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🙅 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.”
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” 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) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group

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