Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 716 · 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? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.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
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (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 respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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