Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 493 · 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) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.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
36. 36.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (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.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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