Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 950 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
7. 7.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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