Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 206 · 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.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🙅 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.”
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
30. 30.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive

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