Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 446 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
4. 4.🙅 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.”
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.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
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False

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