Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 831 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🍬 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
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🙅 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.”
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
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 aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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