Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 411 · 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: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🙅 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.”
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True

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