Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 921 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
34. 34.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
35. 35.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False

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