Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 918 · 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 assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True

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