Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 297 · 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: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.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
32. 32.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True

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