Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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