Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 568 · 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? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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