Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 100 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 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
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🙅 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!”
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.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
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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