Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 109 · 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 understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 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
7. 7.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
13. 13.🤝 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
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
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: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True

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