Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 927 · 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: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 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
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True

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