Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 963 · 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? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
14. 14.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
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.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.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
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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