Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 846 · 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 assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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