Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 472 · 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. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
15. 15.🦁 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
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False

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