Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 475 · 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 passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
3. 3.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 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
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
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: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False

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