Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 627 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🤝 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
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
36. 36.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”

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