Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 56 · 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? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.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
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🍬 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) hit him (d) hide in class
18. 18.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True

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