Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 148 · 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.🤝 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
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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