Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 676 · 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? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
7. 7.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 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
10. 10.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (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? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🙅 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.”
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 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
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False

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