Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 374 · 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) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 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
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” 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) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False

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