Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 226 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult

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