Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 93 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.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
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
19. 19.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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