Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 87 · 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. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.🍬 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
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True

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