Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 164 · 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? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🙅 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!”
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 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
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.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
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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