Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 571 · 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) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
7. 7.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
9. 9.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
13. 13.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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