Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 98 · 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: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 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
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
23. 23.🤝 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
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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