Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 386 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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