Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 230 · 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 passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
4. 4.🦁 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
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite 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: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True

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