Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 592 · 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: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🍬 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
12. 12.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
13. 13.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
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
27. 27.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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