Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 85 · 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: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🍬 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
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 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
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 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
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True

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