Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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