Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 281 · 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: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
10. 10.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 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
36. 36.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False

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