Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 789 · 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: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
14. 14.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
36. 36.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
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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