Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 144 · 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. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
15. 15.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
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.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.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
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.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
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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