Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 504 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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