Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 800 · 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) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
2. 2.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🍬 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
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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