Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 52 · 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? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
13. 13.🦁 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
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
17. 17.🍬 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) hide in class (d) hit him
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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