Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 586 · 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: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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