Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 738 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.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
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (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) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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