Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 365 · 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? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙅 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!”
17. 17.🦁 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
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🍬 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) hit him (d) hide in class
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True

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