Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 332 · 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 passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🍬 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
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🦁 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

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