Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 996 · 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 guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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