Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 231 · 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 guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙅 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.”
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.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
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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