Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 672 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.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
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
33. 33.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
36. 36.🦁 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
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? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False

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