Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 764 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False

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