Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 415 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 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
4. 4.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🙅 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
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (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? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
37. 37.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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