Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 626 · 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? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
17. 17.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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