Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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