Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 479 · 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) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
28. 28.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
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.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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