Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 258 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.🍬 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
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False

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