Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 655 · 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? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🍬 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
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.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
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True

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