Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 577 · 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.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 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
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”

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