Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 839 · 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? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🙅 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
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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