Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 215 · 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? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.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
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
6. 6.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 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
15. 15.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False

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