Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 879 · 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: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
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: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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