Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 681 · 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.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
16. 16.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False

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