Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 45 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
14. 14.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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