Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 44 · 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? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 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
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.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

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