Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 533 · 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) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
8. 8.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 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
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🍬 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) hit him (d) hide in class
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False

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