Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 858 · 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 aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 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
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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