Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 929 · 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 passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (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? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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