Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 979 · 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. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False

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