Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 530 · 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) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🍬 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
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
25. 25.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “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 rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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