Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 753 · 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) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🙅 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
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
22. 22.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
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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