Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 50 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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