Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 901 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
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.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
14. 14.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True

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