Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 380 · 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? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🙅 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!”
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him

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