Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 649 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
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.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True

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