Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 707 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.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
15. 15.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False

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