Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 223 · 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. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.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
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: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
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) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
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: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud

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