Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 157 · 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? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🙅 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
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
16. 16.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🦁 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
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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