Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 545 · 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.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🍬 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
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
18. 18.🦁 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
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.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
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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