Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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