Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 679 · 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? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
20. 20.🦁 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
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
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: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🤝 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
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False

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