Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 949 · 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? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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