Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 16 · 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) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.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
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive

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