Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 670 · 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: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
28. 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.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

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