Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 619 · 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 assertive. “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? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
32. 32.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.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

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