Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 259 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False

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