Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 652 · 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) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
23. 23.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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