Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 249 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
2. 2.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🤝 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
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🙅 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.”
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True

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