Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 593 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 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
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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