Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 788 · 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) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
8. 8.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 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
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True

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