Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 636 · 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: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
8. 8.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite 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.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True

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