Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 771 · 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. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
13. 13.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
14. 14.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
26. 26.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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