Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 695 · 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) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
10. 10.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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