Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 786 · 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: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🍬 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
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.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
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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