Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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