Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 952 · 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: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
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: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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