Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 678 · 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) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 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
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
13. 13.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
29. 29.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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