Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 882 · 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? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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