Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 156 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🍬 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
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
6. 6.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 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
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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