Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 525 · 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? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
8. 8.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🤝 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
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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