Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 847 · 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) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 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
23. 23.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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