Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 615 · 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 passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 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
9. 9.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
18. 18.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False

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