Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 727 · 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.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 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
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 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
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False

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