Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 806 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
7. 7.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False

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