Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 76 · 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) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
9. 9.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.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
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False

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