Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 8 · 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. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 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

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