Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 41 · 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. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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