Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 439 · 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 polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False

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