Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 408 · 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: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
3. 3.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
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
11. 11.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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