Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 301 · 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? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
6. 6.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (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) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🙅 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.”
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
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? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True

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