Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 644 · 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: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🍬 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
35. 35.🙅 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.”
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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