Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 54 · 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? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🍬 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) hide in class (d) hit him
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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