Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 895 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (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.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
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) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
28. 28.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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