Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 699 · 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? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🦁 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
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🤝 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
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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