Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 82 · 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: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
36. 36.🦁 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
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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