Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 993 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False

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