Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 222 · 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 guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
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) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
9. 9.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.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
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False

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