Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 341 · 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: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🙅 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.”
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
24. 24.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🍬 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) hide in class (d) hit him
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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