Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 485 · 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? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.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
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True

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