Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 163 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 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
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
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) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🙅 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.”
40. 40.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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