Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 923 · 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: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.🙅 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
25. 25.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False

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