Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 867 · 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.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🙅 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.”
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False

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