Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 650 · 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: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
19. 19.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
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
32. 32.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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