Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 213 · 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? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
6. 6.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 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
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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