Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 703 · 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.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
13. 13.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.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
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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