Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 682 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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