Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 440 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🙅 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!”
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.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
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True

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