Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 21 · 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 rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 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
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 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
26. 26.🍬 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
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
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? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False

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