Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 579 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 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
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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