Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 58 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.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
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest

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