Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 335 · 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: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 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
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.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
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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