Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 81 · 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 see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.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
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False

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