Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 866 · 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.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
17. 17.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False

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