Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 559 · 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 passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
13. 13.🤝 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
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True

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