Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 102 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.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
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False

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