Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 542 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
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.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 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
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? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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