Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 247 · 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. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🦁 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
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 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
36. 36.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True

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