Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 505 · 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? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🍬 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
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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