Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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