Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 719 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
6. 6.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.🙅 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!”
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (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) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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