Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 108 · 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: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
16. 16.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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