Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 856 · 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) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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