Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 236 · 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 see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🍬 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
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 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
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.🤝 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
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “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 aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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