Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 630 · 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? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 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
17. 17.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” 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? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.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
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🍬 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
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive

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