Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 958 · 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) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 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
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True

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