Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 228 · 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? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day

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