Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 956 · 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: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.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
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
29. 29.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🙅 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.”
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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