Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 143 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.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
29. 29.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False

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