Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 261 · 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 assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🍬 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
33. 33.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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