Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 673 · 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) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🍬 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
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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