Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 570 · 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? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🤝 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
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True

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