Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 208 · 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 aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False

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