Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 242 · 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) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
6. 6.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🦁 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
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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