Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 985 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
10. 10.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
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
38. 38.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False

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