Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 810 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
2. 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🍬 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
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.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
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.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
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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