Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 566 · 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.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
3. 3.🍬 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
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
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? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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