Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 347 · 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? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
7. 7.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.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
12. 12.🤝 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
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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