Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 354 · 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) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
11. 11.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
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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