Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 890 · 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 passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (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) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 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
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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