Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 23 · 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) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
19. 19.🦁 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
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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