Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 698 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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