Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 487 · 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? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 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
8. 8.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared

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