Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 609 · 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: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🍬 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
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) 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: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.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
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False

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