Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 778 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🙅 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
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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