Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 467 · 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.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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