Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 104 · 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 aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
6. 6.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.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
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
28. 28.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult

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