Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 155 · 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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.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
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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