Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 370 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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