Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 715 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True

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