Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 937 · 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 aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
6. 6.🤝 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
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False

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