Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 662 · 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 never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True

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