Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 851 · 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) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False

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