Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 774 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
7. 7.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
16. 16.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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