Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 951 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
40. 40.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group

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