Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 97 · 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.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🙅 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.”
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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