Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 665 · 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 guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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