Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 730 · 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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.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
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True

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