Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 693 · 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 guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
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.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.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
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False

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