Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 330 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.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
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
37. 37.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 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
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False

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