Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 700 · 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) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.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
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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