Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 714 · 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) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (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? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.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
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
23. 23.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 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
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (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.🦁 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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