Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 67 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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