Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 818 · 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: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True

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