Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 677 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 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
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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