Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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