Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 496 · 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) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 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
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🙅 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
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
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: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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