Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 987 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
14. 14.🍬 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
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 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
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.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
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive

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