Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 689 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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