Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 409 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
2. 2.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.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
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🍬 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
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
27. 27.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True

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