Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 416 · 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: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🍬 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
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.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
30. 30.🙅 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.”
31. 31.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
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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