Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 977 · 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 passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.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
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (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) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True

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