Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 235 · 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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
3. 3.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.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
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
8. 8.🙅 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!”
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
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: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 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
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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