Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 582 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
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? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.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
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared

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