Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 899 · 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. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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