Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 981 · 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: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
18. 18.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.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
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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