Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 202 · 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? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
3. 3.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 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
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True

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