Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 651 · 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 understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True

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