Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 620 · 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.🙅 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.”
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
13. 13.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
37. 37.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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