Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 734 · 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. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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) hide in class (d) hit him
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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