Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 760 · 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 passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (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: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True

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