Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 205 · 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? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
9. 9.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.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
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
33. 33.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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