Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 616 · 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. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 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
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
31. 31.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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