Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 532 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 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
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🙅 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.”
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
17. 17.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
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? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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