Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 120 · 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 passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.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
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
27. 27.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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