Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 119 · 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? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🍬 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
26. 26.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False

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