Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 540 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
4. 4.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.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
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
25. 25.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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