Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 402 · 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. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (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 passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 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
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True

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