Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 654 · 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? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🍬 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
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 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
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
34. 34.🤝 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
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful

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