Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 706 · 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) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude 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.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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