Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 396 · 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? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
14. 14.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.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
24. 24.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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