Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 62 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.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

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