Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 43 · 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? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
22. 22.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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