Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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