Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 159 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
14. 14.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
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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