Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 239 · 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 guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
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) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
6. 6.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True

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