Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 661 · 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? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
18. 18.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 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
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False

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