Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 498 · 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? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🍬 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
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 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
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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