Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 527 · 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? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True

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