Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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