Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 55 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
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 passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
27. 27.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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