Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 821 · 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. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
7. 7.🍬 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
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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