Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 567 · 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: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🍬 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
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
15. 15.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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 aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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