Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 28 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
13. 13.🙅 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.”
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 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
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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