Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 244 · 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? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🙅 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.”
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.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

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