Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 799 · 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? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (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) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (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.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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