Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 685 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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 guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (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: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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