Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 343 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.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
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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