Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 798 · 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. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🙅 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.”
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.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
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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