Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 355 · 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? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🙅 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!”
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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