Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 404 · 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 assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.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
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🍬 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
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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