Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 165 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.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
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.🤝 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
21. 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False

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