Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 563 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
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.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False

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