Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 86 · 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.🙅 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!”
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
26. 26.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
27. 27.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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