Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 492 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
2. 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.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
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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