Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 604 · 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: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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