Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 648 · 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 aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.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
4. 4.🦁 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
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.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
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🍬 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
28. 28.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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