Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 840 · 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? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 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
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
9. 9.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
13. 13.🦁 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
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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