Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 941 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
29. 29.🍬 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
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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