Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 692 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
11. 11.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 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
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True

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