Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 663 · 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 assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
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. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False

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