Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 528 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
30. 30.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 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
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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