Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 359 · 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? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 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
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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