Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 837 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 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
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 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
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False

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