Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 667 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🙅 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!”
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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