Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 537 · 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. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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