Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 869 · 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 see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🍬 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
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (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: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
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. 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. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 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
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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