Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 129 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
19. 19.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 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
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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