Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 522 · 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) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
8. 8.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
19. 19.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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