Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 183 · 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? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 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
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (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 aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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