Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 389 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🍬 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) hit him (d) hide in class
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 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
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False

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