Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 868 · 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. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
19. 19.🍬 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
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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