Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 827 · 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? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
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? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
22. 22.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🙅 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!”
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True

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