Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 36 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
6. 6.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.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
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
20. 20.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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