Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 850 · 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) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 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
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🍬 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
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (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) passive (c) assertive

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