Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 243 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
2. 2.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.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
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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