Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 220 · 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) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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