Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 210 · 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: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
6. 6.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
33. 33.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False

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