Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 811 · 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? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (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? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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