Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 482 · 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: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 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
21. 21.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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