Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 265 · 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: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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