Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 513 · 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.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.🦁 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
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False

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