Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 849 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
10. 10.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
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.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False

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