Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 529 · 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? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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