Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 392 · 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.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (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.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False

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