Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 972 · 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? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 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
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🙅 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.”
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
22. 22.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (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 aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False

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