Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 547 · 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) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
21. 21.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
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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