Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 554 · 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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🤝 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
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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