Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 72 · 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: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive

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