Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 263 · 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 assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 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
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day

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