Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 801 · 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) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🦁 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
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🙅 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.”
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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