Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 792 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
8. 8.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False

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