Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 196 · 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? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
19. 19.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False

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