Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 999 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🍬 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
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 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
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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