Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 198 · 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? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
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 understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
19. 19.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (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) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
30. 30.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
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.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False

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