Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 574 · 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.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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