Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 329 · 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: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
6. 6.🦁 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
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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 aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (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) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
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.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False

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