Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 713 · 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? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🍬 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
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
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. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 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
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.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
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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