Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 1 · 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. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
19. 19.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.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
22. 22.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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