Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 84 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.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
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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