Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 46 · 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. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.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
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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