Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 852 · 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.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🍬 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
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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