Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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