Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 833 · 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 rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.🙅 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!”
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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