Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 702 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🍬 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
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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