Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 269 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 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
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.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
26. 26.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False

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