Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 511 · 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? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
9. 9.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🍬 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
11. 11.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 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
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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