Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 590 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
3. 3.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
24. 24.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True

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