Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 557 · 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.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
2. 2.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
8. 8.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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