Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 943 · 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.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
25. 25.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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