Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 80 · 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 aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
20. 20.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
38. 38.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False

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