Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 776 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 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
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
18. 18.🍬 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
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
26. 26.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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