Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 720 · 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) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
2. 2.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
3. 3.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 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
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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