Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 549 · 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) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”

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