Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 342 · 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.🍬 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
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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 passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite 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.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True

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