Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 731 · 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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 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
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.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
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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