Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 684 · 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? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
9. 9.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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