Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 131 · 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 rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.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
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🙅 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
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
19. 19.🤝 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
20. 20.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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