Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 57 · 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 shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🙅 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.”
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.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
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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