Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 177 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.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
25. 25.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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