Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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