Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 824 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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