Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 541 · 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) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 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
9. 9.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
21. 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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