Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 506 · 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) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
14. 14.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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