Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 195 · 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.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
3. 3.🤝 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
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.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
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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