Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 910 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.🙅 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!”
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group

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