Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 336 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.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
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 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
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True

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