Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 919 · 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) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.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
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”

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