Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 127 · 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: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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