Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 816 · 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: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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