Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 709 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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