Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 841 · 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 guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive

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