Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 32 · 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) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 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
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🍬 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
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.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

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