Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 520 · 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? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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