Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 829 · 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 assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 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
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
25. 25.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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