Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 94 · 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: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.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
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🍬 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
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive

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