Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 304 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🙅 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.”
32. 32.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True

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