Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 674 · 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) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
4. 4.🍬 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
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 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
8. 8.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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