Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 746 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.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
30. 30.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.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
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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