Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 728 · 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? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.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
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.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
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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