Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 785 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🍬 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
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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