Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 781 · 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 passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 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
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 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
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False

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