Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 363 · 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? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🙅 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
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 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
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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