Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 256 · 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.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
28. 28.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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