Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 880 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.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
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False

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