Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 712 · 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? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
17. 17.🤝 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
18. 18.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.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
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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