Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 976 · 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 see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive

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