Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 938 · 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? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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