Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 544 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
10. 10.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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