Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 326 · 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. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 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
40. 40.🍬 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

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