Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 633 · 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 rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
4. 4.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
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
7. 7.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🙅 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
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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