Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 61 · 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 rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 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
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 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
33. 33.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True

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