Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 878 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (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: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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