Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 121 · 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? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🍬 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
4. 4.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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