Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 293 · 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) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.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
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🦁 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
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🍬 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
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False

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