Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 367 · 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? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
3. 3.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 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
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🍬 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
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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