Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 346 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 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
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
16. 16.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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