Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 724 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
26. 26.🙅 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
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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