Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 68 · 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.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.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
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False

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