Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 815 · 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: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.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
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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