Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 488 · 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? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
3. 3.🦁 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
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
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: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🍬 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
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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