Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 70 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🤝 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
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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