Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 59 · 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) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 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
22. 22.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.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
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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