Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 608 · 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. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
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.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🙅 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.”
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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