Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 569 · 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. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.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
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False

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