Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 813 · 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 guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
14. 14.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive

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