Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 19 · 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? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🍬 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
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🙅 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
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 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
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
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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