Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 75 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🙅 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
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.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
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False

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