Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 671 · 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? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
18. 18.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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