Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 761 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.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
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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