Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 189 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.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
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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