Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 546 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude 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) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
29. 29.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
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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