Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 548 · 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.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
7. 7.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🙅 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.”
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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