Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 562 · 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) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.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
14. 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🦁 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
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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