Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 422 · 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) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 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
9. 9.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
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 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
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🍬 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
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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