Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 688 · 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) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
39. 39.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True

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