Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 300 · 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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
28. 28.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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