Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 595 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🙅 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!”
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
37. 37.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
38. 38.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True

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