Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 994 · 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. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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