Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 560 · 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? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.🦁 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
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
37. 37.🤝 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
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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