Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 378 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 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
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🍬 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
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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